Fitness Instructor

Be part of something bigger.Doing things differently.NTU Sport are committed to having 70% of students engaged in sport and physical activity by 2025. Join us on our mission.Fitness Instructor£25,470 - £26,583 per annum (plus additional 12.5% shift pay)Full time/Permanent positionAbout The RoleNTU is committed to providing high quality sporting opportunities for its students and staff, irrespective of their experience. The NTU Sport commitment is to create a culture where regular participation in physical activity is the norm – thereby making a significant contribution to the wellbeing and academic achievement of the NTU community; a minimum of 70% of NTU students are regularly participating in physical activity by 2025.Our facilities and operations team are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our highly successful department of more than 50 sports staff dedicated to ensuring that an NTU student’s lifestyle is much more than lectures and lie-ins.Are you passionate about fitness and wellbeing? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every interaction makes a difference?We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused Fitness Instructor to energise our campus community. At NTU Sport, you’ll do more than lead workouts, you’ll build lasting relationships, drive customer retention, and create a welcoming, motivating atmosphere on the gym floor.Whether you're sparking conversations, offering expert guidance, or delivering top-tier sessions, you’ll be central to helping students and staff achieve their goals and feel part of something bigger.Ready to inspire, engage, and elevate the NTU fitness experience? Let’s get moving.As a Fitness Instructor your main duties will include:Engaging with customers, Delivering fitness sessions such as Express Classes & Intro to Fitness Complete cleaning and maintenance of equipment Assist with front of house duties - customer queries, processing bookings, payments Administrative support Setting up of sports equipment You will have a flexible approach and be professional in delivering exceptional customer service at all times. You must be reliable and conscientious with great communication and organisation skills, good team work and willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential.For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.Interview date: TBCAbout UsNTU prides itself on providing our students with excellent placement experiences. Our placements give you hands on experience, allowing you to develop your knowledge and skills. You can help shape our services to make a real difference. See NTU from a different point of view and join us for your placement.At NTU, we believe that sport is for everyone. That's why we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where our students, staff and the people of Nottingham feel inspired, supported and part of a community.Our core values are Pride, Unity and Respect, and these three pillars are embedded into everything we do at NTU Sport. From the way we deliver coaching and sports science support, to the way we design our world–class facilities, we are committed to developing a culture of inclusivity and respect.Our determination to provide an outstanding service helped NTU secure 8th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship , cementing NTU as a top 10 university for Sport.Our FacilitiesWe have a fantastic range of sports facilities at our City campuses, including industry-standard gym equipment, a 10m climbing wall, a sports hall, dance studios and a sports therapy suite offering physiotherapy and sports massage.Our Clifton campus is home to the Lee Westwood Sports Centre, a fully floodlit all-weather astro-turf pitch, three brand new squash courts, an exercise studio, sports hall, grass pitches and a newly refurbished fitness suite.Our Equestrian Centre at Brackenhurst features both indoor and outdoor arenas and holds a variety of events throughout the year, including unaffiliated and affiliated dressage competitions, and unaffiliated show jumping.For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact John Wood ( )Join Us12.5% shift pay added to salary 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata. Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%. Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues. Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer. Come and be part of our success. Apply today.Safe and InclusiveAt NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.